The Rio Rancho Police Department is investigating possible theft of sensitive credit card information at an area gas station.

The department was alerted to a credit card skimmer at a fuel pump at the Giant Gas Station, located at 1050 State Road 528. A credit card skimmer was located inside the fuel pump, attached to the credit card reader. It was capturing credit card numbers, PINs and zip codes. The skimmer has been confiscated by police and is now under examination to determine what information was captured.

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Residents are encouraged to closely monitor their credit card activity.

Businesses are encouraged to monitor fuel pumps for malfunctions and/or temporary issues concerning card readers as this may be an indication that an unauthorized device may be connected to it.